Contribuições das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICS) para a Arquivologia.

Abstract

The archivist performs a fundamental activity in the cataloging and maintenance of information related to archives in organizations. However, despite their importance in institutions, the archivist is often considered a mere “document keeper”, with no vital importance for the organization's operational procedures and routines. This article intends to analyze the role of archivists in modern organizations, especially with regard to Electronic Document Management (EDM) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The methodology is of the literature review type, of bibliographic character, qualitative and descriptive nature; the materials used as data sources are scientific articles, monographs, theses, dissertations, books and other sources, published between 2006 and 2021; the databases researched were Google Scholar, Public Domain, databases of dissertations and theses from several higher education institutions in the country, among others. In conclusion, it is inferred that ICTs are composed of tools that archivists can use (microfilming, digital media, among others) in addition to file management systems, especially with the advent of the internet, which has simplified the production, treatment and management of records. information; in addition, the archivist can be a strategic professional, assisting in information management and knowledge production.